Digital Content Manager
Opera Rara Closing date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
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Job Summary
Job Description
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Reports to: Development and Communications Director
Hours: 5 days a week (1 FTE); hybrid/remote with occasional in-office and off-site work
Holiday: 25 days
Salary: £40,000
This post is offered initially on a two-year fixed contract, with the option to convert to a permanent position thereafter.
Job Purpose
The Digital Content Manager will work closely with the Development and Communications Director to create and distribute digital content as part of our strategy to enhance Opera Rara's brand presence and charitable impact, engage audiences, and drive traffic across multiple platforms. Managing Opera Rara's content strategy and digital partnerships, the Manager will ensure that content aligns with our business goals, maintains brand voice, and leverages data-driven insights for optimization. In addition to generating and managing content, the Manager will develop and implement a Social Media strategy in collaboration with the Development and Communications Director and will plan and create print and digital communications and marketing to engage with Opera Rara's local and global audiences.
Application process
To apply for the role, please send a letter of application of no more than two pages along with a CV. Please refer in your letter of application to the experience and competencies detailed in this job description, detailing your reasons for applying for the role and the skills and experience that you would bring to this role at Opera Rara.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 5pm. All applications must be sent by email only please to mailto:[email protected] - [email protected], stating 'Digital Content Manager' in the subject line.
Interviews via Zoom will be held in the week beginning Monday 13th April 2026. In-person second round interviews may be arranged following the initial interview.
Job Requirements
Essential: Degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, journalism, or digital media. Skilled in CMS (e.g. WordPress), social media (Meta Business Suite, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Hootsuite), and email platforms (Mailchimp/Dotdigital). Basic Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro). Confident in photography and video creation/editing. Knowledge of SEO. Strong writing skills with ability to translate artistic content for broad audiences. Interest in opera/classical music. Able to work independently and collaboratively in a small, fast-paced team.
Desirable: CRM experience (e.g. Spektrix, Tessitura), analytics tools (Google Analytics, social insights), flexibility to work occasional evenings. Role is primarily remote, with agreed days at the Battersea Park office.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and produce compelling print and digital content across all channels, including website, email, social, video, podcasts, programmes, and advertising, ensuring brand alignment. Lead content planning and scheduling across platforms in line with performances and campaigns. Grow digital partnerships and manage agreements to expand reach. Collaborate on integrated marketing strategies to drive sales, awareness, and audience growth, including budgeting and reporting. Oversee proofreading and editorial standards. Monitor ticket sales for 6-10 events per year, analyse trends, and report insights. Maintain brand voice and champion accessibility. Use analytics to optimise performance. Manage website content and SEO. Ensure GDPR compliance as organisational representative. Stay current with digital trends. Support smooth office operations; duties may evolve.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Digital Content Manager
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026
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Location:
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Job: Digital Content Manager
Job: Digital Content Manager
Organisation: Opera Rara
Postcode: SW8 4BG
How to Apply
To apply for the role, please send a letter of application of no more than two pages along with a CV. Please refer in your letter of application to the experience and competencies detailed in this job description, detailing your reasons for applying for the role and the skills and experience that you would bring to this role at Opera Rara.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 5pm. All applications must be sent by email only please to [email protected], stating ‘Digital Content Manager’ in the subject line.
Interviews via Zoom will be held in the week beginning Monday 13th April 2026. In-person second round interviews may be arranged following the initial interview.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Zachary Vanderburg, Development and Communications Director, Opera Rara at [email protected].
- Contact name: Zachary Vanderburg
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Opera Rara
Opera Rara is an award-winning opera company whose mission is to restore, record, perform and promote the lost operatic heritage of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Established in 1970, Opera Rara is a charity which engages in musical archaeology, its unique purpose being to recreate neglected opera and to make them accessible world-wide. We have worked with singers, conductors and musicologists at the top of their field internationally, partnering with many of the UK’s leading orchestras.